Squares

Space-Saving Trim Square
The 4.5-inch Milwaukee trim square saves room without sacrificing utility.
Speed Square Hacks
Modification of this measuring tool can make it useful for marking cabinet reveals or creating a pattern for exposed deck screws.
Combo Square and Level
This tool can from Scribner can be extremely efficient for everything from laying out stairs or rafters, or for finding the rake angle of a 150-year-old staircase.
The Indispensible Rafter Square
Modern versions of this compact framing-layout tool strive to improve on the iconic original.
Clever Crosscut Adaptor
Breaking down sheet goods and trimming doors is easier with the GRS-16 Guide Rail Square.
Pitch Block for Stair Stringers
An alternative method for laying out stairs without a framing square.
Avoiding Numbers When Building or Remodeling a Home
"Mark your work in place whenever possible" is just one of several tips seasoned carpenter Scott McBride offers in this guide to measuring more efficiently and accurately on the job site.
A No-Math Approach to Valley Plates
Whether you're tying in new gable dormers or adding a chimney cricket during roof framing, giving the valley jacks a place to land is an easy task with these step-by-step instructions.
IBS 2017: Speed Square Holder
A tool to keep your square on your belt.
Cutting an Acute Bevel
Carpenter Andy Engel explains how to make a cheek cut that's beyond a standard saw's capability.

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